GARETH DAWKINS SINGLE RELEASE – ‘MY LITTLE MAN’

By Steve 'Habibi' Kelk

Alice Springs artist Gareth Dawkins is nothing if not versatile. This genre-hopping troubadour has a body of work ranging from hard-core punk to country rock, with some metal, folk and hip-hop into the mix for good measure. Whether as a bassist/guitarist in a band or as a soloist, Gareth pretty much can do it all. He has suffered the usual ups-and-downs of being a working musician, losing and finding love along the way and writing the occasional piece here and there from his experiences. Now that he is a father, he has found fresh inspiration to produce a remarkable single, ‘My Little Man’.

Sweet vocals sung from the heart, acoustic guitar with soft bass and backup vocals from his wife Karolina Dawkins make ‘My Little Man’ a truly personal song written from the very personal experience of childbirth and new parenthood which, as any parent will tell you, fundamentally changes one’s outlook on life. Says Gareth:

‘My Little Man’ was written for my son the day after he was born. I picked up my guitar while I was waiting for a ride to the hospital and wrote everything I was feeling in that moment. A few months later in the studio my wife and I recorded our vocals while holding our son.

If that doesn’t get you all choked-up and clucky, then nothing will. They say that inspiration is where you find it, and find it he did in the recent birth of his first child. ‘My Little Man’ is a song of joy and hope for the future, of a man who has found who he is supposed to be through giving life to someone else – it really is true that it is better to give than to receive.

Gareth has written the music and played all instruments on this recording. He has done so subtly – there are no big riffs or power chords, there is no need – the music is a device to carry his poetry and message across to the listener. No need either for flashy vocal gymnastics – Gareth’s sublime voice barely gets out of first gear because this song is not a race, it is a gentle stroll in the park, looking at the wonderment of the world through the freshly-minted eyes of a new dad.

We very much look forward to whichever direction Gareth goes in his next musical endeavour but, for the moment at least, it seems that he and Karolina will have their hands full. No doubt Gareth will find further inspiration from the adventures that lay ahead.

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The Big Community Sing is back for 2020, and now online!
Join Alice Cotton for a big community sing with Lucky Bat special $20 pizza available for delivery!If [...]

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The Big Community Sing is back for 2020, and now online!
Join Alice Cotton for a big community sing with Lucky Bat special $20 pizza available for delivery!If you sometimes sing in the shower and your favourite movie is Sister Act, then you are welcome to sing here. Wail in front of the computer and connect with your fellow isolators. Go on, it’s good for ya!

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WIN: Go in the draw to win a prize at Live On Friday’s each week. You must be present to enter and available to receive your prize when drawn at 6pm.

Please note: Brown’s Mart has a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place to ensure that our organisation will be operating within the physically distancing and hygiene guidelines.

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Tune in on the East Arnhem Land page this Saturday 13 June 2020 at 7pm AEST/6.30pm ACST.
Proudly presented by Yolngu Radio in partnership with Developing East Arnhem Limited and Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation

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Tune in on the East Arnhem Land page this Saturday 13 June 2020 at 7pm AEST/6.30pm ACST.

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Four piece indie rock outfit Kolors are bringing out their iconic blend of genres and will smash out a wall of sound that will ring in the back of your mind for days.

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Unwind to lives tunes by the Recreation Lagoon every Sunday during the dry season.
Different local musicians will entertain each week from 12noon to 4pm.
Social distancing measures should be adhered to [...]

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Unwind to lives tunes by the Recreation Lagoon every Sunday during the dry season.

Different local musicians will entertain each week from 12noon to 4pm.

Social distancing measures should be adhered to at all times as outlined by the NT Government.

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After two months' hiatus, it is with great excitement that we announce the return of the Darwin Celtic Music Sessions.
Our regular session is from 5pm on the second Sunday of [...]

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After two months’ hiatus, it is with great excitement that we announce the return of the Darwin Celtic Music Sessions.

Our regular session is from 5pm on the second Sunday of each month.

Come along to play or listen to Irish, Scottish, American and other traditional tunes and folk songs on Sunday the 14th of June from 5pm. We keep a working list of tunes that are played with some regularity, and are always open to new tunes. If you would like a copy, please let us know.

As always, feel free to bring your friends and spread the word to players and audience.

BOOK A TABLE: Purchase a $20 Drink Voucher online to book a table of 4, or 2 x $20 Drink Vouchers for a table of 8 at Live on Friday’s. **Includes table drinks service (optional). Click on the BUY TICKETS link to purchase your voucher.

WIN: Go in the draw to win a prize at Live On Friday’s each week. You must be present to enter and available to receive your prize when drawn at 6pm.

Please note: Brown’s Mart has a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place to ensure that our organisation will be operating within the physically distancing and hygiene guidelines.

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(Friday) 5:00 pm

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Browns Mart

12 Smith Street, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800

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Tune in on the East Arnhem Land page this Saturday 20 June 2020 at 7pm AEST/6.30pm ACST.
Proudly presented by Yolngu Radio in partnership with Developing East Arnhem Limited and Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation

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Tune in on the East Arnhem Land page this Saturday 20 June 2020 at 7pm AEST/6.30pm ACST.

Proudly presented by Yolngu Radio in partnership with Developing East Arnhem Limited and Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation

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Unwind to lives tunes by the Recreation Lagoon every Sunday during the dry season.
Different local musicians will entertain each week from 12noon to 4pm.
Social distancing measures should be adhered to [...]

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Unwind to lives tunes by the Recreation Lagoon every Sunday during the dry season.

Different local musicians will entertain each week from 12noon to 4pm.

Social distancing measures should be adhered to at all times as outlined by the NT Government.

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Join us at Sunset Park where the Darwin City Brass Band will be performing their classic tunes from 5pm to 6:30pm as a part of City of Darwin's Sunday Series [...]

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Join us at Sunset Park where the Darwin City Brass Band will be performing their classic tunes from 5pm to 6:30pm as a part of City of Darwin’s Sunday Series of Band in the Park.

There is no better way to end the weekend than with friends and families, Soaking in the Sun as she sets across the horizon. Let yourself be taken away by the drumming of the musicians and the cool dry season breezes.

BOOK A TABLE: Purchase a $20 Drink Voucher online to book a table of 4, or 2 x $20 Drink Vouchers for a table of 8 at Live on Friday’s. **Includes table drinks service (optional). Click on the BUY TICKETS link to purchase your voucher.

WIN: Go in the draw to win a prize at Live On Friday’s each week. You must be present to enter and available to receive your prize when drawn at 6pm.

Please note: Brown’s Mart has a COVID-19 Safety Plan in place to ensure that our organisation will be operating within the physically distancing and hygiene guidelines.

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The time is finally here, The album is ready to drop. come celebrate with us in the out door area of happy yess courtyard. Tickets are still limited do get [...]

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Unwind to lives tunes by the Recreation Lagoon every Sunday during the dry season.
Different local musicians will entertain each week from 12noon to 4pm.
Social distancing measures should be adhered to [...]

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Unwind to lives tunes by the Recreation Lagoon every Sunday during the dry season.

Different local musicians will entertain each week from 12noon to 4pm.

Social distancing measures should be adhered to at all times as outlined by the NT Government.

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Enjoy live music from different artists each Thursday and Sunday during the dry season.

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(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Nightcliff Foreshore - In front of Nightcliff Pool

259 Casuarina Dr, Darwin, Northern Territory 0810

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Kyle Maher

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